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"You really haven't met her yet?"

Terminal.

Duan Xueying asked her boyfriend, not out of surprise, but as if it were just casual conversation.

We're too early.

There's still half an hour before the flight lands.

However, I have to arrive early to pick someone up; I can't keep them waiting.

Moreover, the other party's identity is extremely special.

We've met via video, but not face-to-face yet.

Hong Xiaoyu gave a truthful answer, while unconsciously adjusting his attire, such as his collar and cuffs.

Let's turn the clock back to about twenty minutes ago.

The two are still on their way.

When Hong Xiaoyu heard his girlfriend say "your sister-in-law," he was initially stunned, and then his instinctive thought was...

That's right.

It was Fang Qing's face.

Instinct is instinct, but reason quickly reminded him that it was unrealistic.

For a long time, he took Fang Qing for granted as his cousin's other half. She was his "child bride" left to him by his aunt and uncle, and the two were a match made in heaven.

I believe it's not just him.

Everyone in my social circle probably thinks so.

But the course of fate is always unpredictable. Even a seemingly insignificant distance can become an insurmountable chasm, separating "how it should be" from reality, preventing them from merging and becoming one.

He even thought of "Sister Sissi" whom he had met before.

At last.

He then realized that his cousin had a girlfriend when he was in college, and that he had even greeted her in a video call that Chinese New Year.

That time.

It was also his only interaction with the other party.

"You seem very nervous."

Duan Xueying noticed her boyfriend's subtle actions.

Hong Xiaoyu silently adjusted her breathing, not pretending, and gently exhaled.

"Kind of."

"Relax."

Duan Xueying comforted her, "We're family, don't be so distant."

Hong Xiaoyu smiled wryly. It was true that they were family, but to be honest, today was his first meeting with the other party. How could he not be nervous?
after all.

After entering society and joining Jinhai, he only learned about the tip of the iceberg of his cousin's achievements and status.

And his "sister-in-law" is not just a pretty face next to her cousin.

Has my brother arrived yet?

Hong Xiaoyu asked instinctively.

Duan Xueying smiled, "Are you asking me?"

Hong Xiaoyu immediately realized that his behavior was inappropriate.

Yes.

He's his brother, why are you asking him questions?

"They probably didn't come."

Duan Xueying still answered.

How did you know your sister-in-law was coming to Jiangcheng today?

Hong Xiaoyu finally had the energy to ask the question. He had already realized this problem, but his mind was too chaotic to ask it.

"You know her?"

Duan Xueying shook her head.

"do not know."

"That……"

"It was Sister Sisi who told me."

Hong Xiaoyu suddenly realized, and at the same time, he was filled with mixed feelings.

Sister Sisi, we've met before.

People could even say he was his matchmaker.

and.

The other party is the head of the group, the leader!

Forget about the deputy manager of the purchasing department; even someone like General Manager Fu, who's related to her, probably wouldn't even get her name heard by Sister Xixi.

The key is.

Sisi and her cousin claim to be friends, but he can see the true nature of their relationship.

The "sister-in-law" actually has such a harmonious relationship with Sister Xixi...

cousin,

Indeed, a hero!

Hong Xiaoyu's emotions surged like a mighty river, never ceasing.

"What are you thinking about?"

Duan Xueying gently nudged him with her elbow.

"nothing."

Hong Xiaoyu quickly shook his head.

"Do you know that you can't lie at all?"

Hong Xiaoyu was embarrassed. It wasn't that he wanted to hide it from his girlfriend, but he just couldn't bring himself to say it.

"Never mind. Tell me when you're ready."

Even though he knew his girlfriend wasn't being sarcastic, Hong Xiaoyu still felt guilty. So he glanced around and lowered his voice, "...What's the relationship between Sister Qianqian and my brother now?"

"Let's be partners."

Duan Xueying remained calm and composed, her voice natural and light.

"..."

Hong Xiaoyu remained silent.

"Pfft."

Duan Xueying suddenly smiled again, and then, like her boyfriend, leaned over and whispered, "We shouldn't get involved in this kind of thing. When powerful beings fight, the best option for us lowly soldiers is to hide, otherwise we'll fall apart from a single aftershock."

Hong Xiaoyu was amused, but then nodded seriously.

he knows.

My girlfriend isn't all a joke.

His cousin never told him about these things, nor would he ever discuss them with him, but his girlfriend should know something about it.

"Yeah. We'll treat everyone the same, no matter what!"

"Hong Xiaoyu, that's quite an awareness."

Duan Xueying smiled broadly.

"That's right. They're all powerful figures, and I can't afford to offend any of them."

"If we think this way, we won't go wrong. We just need to do our job well."

Hong Xiaoyu looked at his girlfriend and said, "Don't worry, Teacher Duan."

Duan Xueying, matching her expression of "you're a promising student," nodded with satisfaction. "Hong Xiaoyu, you're ready to graduate."

She is not a talkative person.

The reason I'm talking so much today is because I'm genuinely worried that my boyfriend might take it too seriously.

Working in the audit department requires tolerance for even the smallest flaws, but there are many things that cannot be taken too seriously.

The wisdom of feigning ignorance may not be a form of life wisdom, but it is certainly a philosophy of life.

Sometimes, even if you have to pretend, you have to pretend to be confused.

Just as the couple were chatting and laughing, making others envious, Hong Xiaoyu felt someone pat her shoulder from behind.

"Hi."

He turned around, then froze, completely dumbfounded; all his preparations had been utterly in vain.

"Sister Shurui?"

Duan Xueying, who also turned around, looked surprised.

"hello."

Li Shurui, who should have walked over from the front, greeted him with an elegant, friendly, and approachable smile, handing over the coffee bag she was carrying, saying, "Here you go."

Not to mention Hong Xiaoyu, Duan Xueying was probably caught off guard as well. After a few seconds, she reached out and took the bag, which contained two cups of coffee that she had bought at the airport.

"...Thank you, Sister Shurui."

This was her first real meeting with Li Shurui.

"You're welcome."

The one-shoulder draped satin dress, in an emerald green hue, exuded a luxurious and noble air. Over it, an oversized, structured cape-style coat was worn, which effectively suppressed the surging aura. A mini-sized, gilded black clutch was casually slung over the shoulder. It is no exaggeration to say that, even though the other party came alone and without any pomp and circumstance, the sense of pressure that Hong Xiaoyu felt was no less than when she faced the billionaire socialite "Sister Sissi".

really.

He was able to get along well with the boss of his boss's boss's boss... and so on.

How could it be simple?

They're all... amazing immortals! "I almost didn't recognize them."

After greeting the daughter of the top official in Jinhaijiang City, Li Shurui quickly turned her gaze back to Hong Xiaoyu.

after all.

This cousin's identity is definitely more important to her.

"It has changed a lot since I first saw it in the video."

Li Shurui looked him up and down.

Hong Xiaoyu was still reeling from the shock of being completely overwhelmed by the other person's clothing, appearance, demeanor, and aura. She was a sharp sword in the company's audit department, but here she had become a dumb goose.

Duan Xueying, who was carrying the coffee, secretly tugged at his sleeve.

"Sister-in-law... Sister-in-law has changed quite a bit too."

Hong Xiaoyu, dressed in a suit and tie, finally realized what was happening, forced a smile, and quickly responded.

"Yeah."

Li Shurui smiled, "After all, it's been several years. Back then, I was still in college."

"Yes, time really flies..."

Li Shurui looked at the coffee in Duan Xueying's hand. "Have some coffee. You've worked hard."

"We just arrived not long ago."

Duan Xueying took out a cup of coffee and handed it to her boyfriend. The couple exchanged glances in an instant. Hong Xiaoyu looked puzzled, and she was just as surprised.

"Sister Shurui, isn't the flight at 4:53?"

she asked tentatively.

"I changed my ticket at the last minute. Since I didn't have anything else to do, I moved it a little earlier. I hope I didn't scare you?"

Duan Xueying winked at someone beside her, "He must be scared."

Li Shurui smiled and looked at the young man in the sharp suit. "How could a man be so timid?"

If Boss Jiang were here, he would have a thousand ways to respond, but the younger brother is not the older brother after all, so Hong Xiaoyu could only offer an awkward but polite smile.

"Sister-in-law...didn't you bring any luggage?"

He held a coffee in one hand, seemingly trying to escape the awkward atmosphere.

"It's been sent to the hotel."

I didn't even get a chance to help carry my luggage.

"Sister Shurui, let's go out first."

Duan Xueying interrupted.

"Mm." Li Shurui pulled her cape-like coat tighter and nodded with a smile.

Stepping out of the airport, Li Shurui saw that the "private car" picking her up was a BMW 3 Series. She didn't seem surprised at all. She even noticed that Hong Xiaoyu sat comfortably in the passenger seat and had the back seat all to herself, so she reminded him, "Xiaoyu, don't you have a driver's license?"

Yes.

How can you let a woman drive?
When couples are alone, they don't need to worry about these formalities, but when a third party is present, a gentleman should indeed show his manners.

Boss Jiang is a typical example.

The women around him all worked as his drivers.

But whenever a third party is present, he starts to build up his persona. You can recall this carefully if you don't believe me.

Why hasn't his image collapsed despite his numerous affairs?
It is precisely because of these subtle and pervasive details that the foundation is solidified in a gradual and imperceptible way!
Hong Xiaoyu naturally understood the educational meaning behind his sister-in-law's words. His face flushed slightly, and he immediately wanted to get out of the car and switch to the driver's seat, but Duan Xueying stopped him.

"Given his current condition, I'm worried it might not be safe for him to drive."

Li Shurui smiled but remained silent.

Hong Xiaoyu then stopped unbuckling his seatbelt.

Duan Xueying was still driving; the BMW 3 Series left the airport.

"Which hotel is your sister-in-law staying at?"

Hong Xiaoyu turned around and asked, and although he called out quite naturally, only he knew how much effort he was putting in inside.

"Let's find a place to eat first. You can choose the seats, it's on me."

Li Shurui turned her gaze away from the car window.

Duan Xueying quieted down, seemingly to focus on driving.

"Has your sister-in-law ever been to Jiangcheng?"

Hong Xiaoyu had no choice but to be brave.

"No. This is the first time. But I really like Jiangcheng's hot dry noodles, though they're definitely not as authentic as the local ones."

Li Shurui said with a smile, "But your brother said that there are so many delicious foods here that hot dry noodles don't even come close."

“My brother is right. If my sister-in-law wants to enjoy some good food, she definitely won’t be disappointed.”

"By the way, why didn't your sister-in-law invite your brother to come along?"

"He has something to do and can't come."

"Oh."

Hong Xiaoyu nodded. The leaders of their company were all elusive, constantly on the move, let alone someone like his brother.

"Is your sister-in-law here in Shacheng on a business trip?"

Hong Xiaoyu didn't press further. He knew his place; after all, even the deputy manager of the purchasing department wasn't qualified to investigate, given his rank.

"Yes, let's talk about the project with Jinhai."

"what?"

Hong Xiaoyu was surprised and asked with some doubt, "With us?"

"Yes, Jinhai Jiangcheng."

Upon hearing this, Hong Xiaoyu subconsciously looked at his girlfriend who was driving, but his girlfriend wasn't omnipotent either.

One yard owned by a yard.

It is true that Duan Xueying is the daughter of the top leader of Jinhai Jiangcheng, but Jinhai Jiangcheng does not trust Duan and still uses the surname Shi. Duan Xueying is completely unaware of this.

"Jinhai Jiangcheng's chip manufacturing technology has made rapid progress, hasn't it? Thanks to you, Jinhai has been able to gain a foothold in the new energy vehicle field so quickly. Therefore, this time, Tianci Capital is leading the effort, uniting Jinhai Jiangcheng, Xinghuo Medical Center, and Tianqi Research Institute, to combine the strengths of each and promote the advancement of artificial intelligence and bioscience..."

Very general.

It's also very official.

But how could I possibly explain it all to them?

Tianci Capital, Xinghuo Medical, Jinhai, and Tianqi Research Institute, which I haven't heard of but must be quite significant.

Any one of them, if picked out randomly, would send shivers down your spine.

Not to mention the fact that these names are listed together.

"No wonder Sister Shurui came to Jiangcheng in person."

Duan Xueying couldn't help but interrupt, even though she didn't want to steal the spotlight from the conversation between her "sister-in-law and brother".

"Having dinner with you guys is also very important."

Li Shurui smiled, showing no airs whatsoever.

Hong Xiaoyu forced a smile, but it was a little stiff. The leadership probably didn't even know about this, but now that he, a lowly employee, knew, he would immediately invest heavily in biotechnology and artificial intelligence stocks, which would surely make him a fortune.

Ok.

Having honed my skills for so long and worked through several departments, I'm bound to have some business acumen by now.

"Are you working at Jinhai now?"

Li Shurui asked.

"Yes, that's right..."

Hong Xiaoyu, who was not paying attention, responded subconsciously.

"Which department?"

"Audit Department".

"Disciplinary Committee?"

Hong Xiaoyu forced a smile, "...Yes."

"This kind of job is not easy. You'll be surrounded by enemies. Once you're in this department, you're unlikely to get promoted to a high position."

After all, Mr. Li is Mr. Li; his vision is far-sighted, and his comments are incisive.

“On my way to pick up Sister Shurui, I told him to switch departments, but he wouldn’t listen. I think he enjoys the thrill of being hated by others but unable to get rid of them.”

Duan Xueying said as she drove.

Li Shurui was amused, and this time it was genuine. She couldn't help but glance at the rearview mirror.

This daughter of the top official in Jinhaijiang City has a much better personality than Shi Qianqian back then.

wrong.

There is absolutely no comparison.

No wonder someone would agree.

Her emotional intelligence is exceptionally high.

Are you interested in this project?

Li Shurui suddenly asked.

Meeting the gaze of his "sister-in-law," Hong Xiaoyu was struck dumb, as if by lightning.

Coffee is definitely not a gift to give when you meet someone.

Back then, Miss Shi opened her mouth and immediately offered to give away a sports car.

The real sister-in-law is even more domineering.

A huge project came knocking on my nose without me even blinking.

Even Duan Xueying, who was driving, couldn't help but roll her eyes at the little girl.

Those who use connections are truly despicable! (End of Chapter)